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What Do Our Politicians Need to Know Now?

The pace of modern politics can be bewildering even to those in the middle of it. Political journalist Isabel Hardman explores what skills politicians need today.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Too much, too fast, too loud?
Politics is faster than ever before. Isabel Hardman asks how politicians can keep up.
23 Mar 2026,13 mins
A school for MPs?
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
24 Mar 2026,13 mins
Reaching the public
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
25 Mar 2026,13 mins
The War Parliament?
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
26 Mar 2026,13 mins
The need to know checklist
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
27 Mar 2026,13 mins